If you’re honoring Dry January, or you’re just looking for some new delicious drink recipes, we’ve rounded up five easy mocktails that are packed with probiotics your microbiome will love. January is the best month for a little reset, and it doesn’t have to require a ton of effort to see big changes. Simple ingredient swaps here and there can get you a long way, and mixed drinks are a great place to start. By simply changing what you pour into your blender, you can easily improve your health in seconds that will create long-lasting results when practiced regularly.
In this assortment of healthy mocktail recipes, we’re emphasizing gut health and protein-forward recipes featuring Lifeway Kefir. Our probiotic kefir puts your gut heath front and center with our signature blend of probiotics shown to support gut health, immunity, skin health, and more. Lifeway Kefir is also a good source of protein with 10 grams or more per cup, depending on the variety you use. Our kefir’s complete protein is easily absorbed by your body, and it’s an easy way to get more vitamins A, K, D3, B vitamins (including B12), and minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium, and selenium in your diet. We’re certain booze can’t beat that!
Pick out one of these probiotic mocktails to whip one up, and in seconds you’ll be on your way to starting the new year off right with Lifeway by your side. Cheers!
1. Probiotic Ace Mocktail
This gorgeous mocktail a sure fire way to ace your gut health this year. Made with Raspberry Lifeway Kefir, fresh fruit, lemonade, and a bit of seltzer for an effervescent pop, this delicious drink is packed with bioavailable nutrients, combining essential vitamins and antioxidants while delivering a refreshing, thirst-quenching experience. Get the recipe here.
2. Creamy, Dreamy Cherry Kefir Mocktail
Cherry mocktails are all the rage for better sleep these day, which makes this easy cherry kefir mocktail the perfect option to try when you need a little nightcap. This recipe is made with tart cherry juice, berries, and two flavors of Lifeway Kefir for a double dose of probiotic goodness packed with protein. Get the recipe here!
3. Probiotic Popsicle Mocktails
If you need a bit more pizzaz to enjoy Dry January, then these creative Probiotic Popsicle Mocktails are a terrific solution. Featuring Plain Lifeway Kefir, this is a fruit-forward recipe that’s perfect to serve to guests at parties. These pops are easy to prepare and offer a unique presentation when you want to take things up a notch. Discover Lifeway in a new way in this fun recipe!
4. Strawberry Pineapple Mocktail
Delight your taste buds in this gut-friendly Strawberry Pineapple Mocktail made with Lowfat Strawberry Lifeway Kefir. This creamy, fruity mocktail is packed with nutrition from the strawberries and our probiotic kefir. Get this easy recipe here.
5. Strawberry Basil Margarita Smoothie
Lime, strawberries, and a glass rimmed with salt capture the essence of a strawberry margarita in our Strawberry Basil Margarita Smoothie. The difference in this recipe and an ordinary strawberry smoothie? Ours is packed with gut-friendly probiotics and complete protein from Lifeway Kefir. Blend up this easy recipe for a refreshing twist that no one will be able to resist!
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